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Croatia is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (the Hague Adoption Convention). Intercountry adoptions of children from non-Hague countries are processed in accordance with [http://www.uscis.gov/iframe/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/8cfr.html 8 Code of Federal Regulations, Section  204.3] as it relates to orphans as defined under the [http://www.uscis.gov/iframe/ilink/docView/SLB/HTML/SLB/0-0-0-1/0-0-0-29/0-0-0-101/0-0-0-434.html Immigration and Nationality Act], Section 101(b)(1)(F).
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The Department has received limited adoption information from the adoption authority of Croatia. U.S. citizens adopting children from Croatia is unusual. U.S. citizens wishing to adopt in Croatia, as well as prospective U.S. citizen adoptive parents living in Croatia who would like to adopt from the United States or from a third country, should contact the adoption authority of Croatia to inquire about applicable laws and procedures. See contact information below.
 
  
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'''Notice: As of July 14, 2014, all individuals and agencies facilitating [[international]] adoptions must be in compliance with the Intercountry [[Universal Accreditation Act]].'''
  
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According to Croatian law, foreign citizens not also possessing Croatian citizenship may only adopt children from Croatia with Ministry of Social Policy and Youth approval and if the Ministry determines that the adoption is in the best interests of the child. Croatian regulations including age limits that adopting parent(s) must be between 21 and 35 years of age and at least 18 years older than the prospective adoptive child. The U.S. Embassy recommends directly contacting the Ministry of Social Policy and Youth, or a Croatian attorney specializing in adoptions, for further information.
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The information contained on this website is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly and therefore, some information may be out of date, and/or contain inaccuracies, omissions or typographical errors.
  
  
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'''''Caution: Prospective adoptive parents should be aware that not all children in orphanages or children’s homes are adoptable. In many countries, birth parents place their child(ren) temporarily in an orphanage or children’s home due to financial or other hardship, with the intention of returning for the child when they are able to do so. In such cases, the birth parent(s) rarely would have relinquished their parental rights or consent to their children’s adoption.'''''
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=About Croatia=
  
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The lands that today comprise [[Croatia]] were part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire until the close of World War I. In 1918, the Croats, Serbs, and Slovenes formed a kingdom known after 1929 as Yugoslavia. Following World War II, Yugoslavia became a federal independent communist state under the strong hand of Marshal [[Tito|TITO]]. To learn more please read [[About Croatia]].
  
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Please visit the Department of State’s [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country.html Country Specific Information] for more information on travelling to Croatia and the [http://zagreb.usembassy.gov/ U.S. Embassy Zagreb’s website] for information on consular services.
 
  
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=Who Can Adopt=
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=Croatia Adoption Alert=
  
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There have been multiple [[adoption]] alerts for [[Croatia]] over the years. To learn more please read the [[Croatia Adoption Alert]] page.
  
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==Residency==
 
  
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=Hague Convention Information=
  
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==Age of Adopting Parents==
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[[Croatia]] is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry [[Adoption]] (the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention). Intercountry adoptions of children from non-Hague countries are processed in accordance with [https://www.uscis.gov/laws-and-policy/regulations
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8 Code of Federal Regulations, Section  204.3] as it relates to orphans as defined under the [https://www.uscis.gov/laws-and-policy/legislation/immigration-and-nationality-act Immigration and Nationality Act], Section 101(b)(1)(F).  To learn more, please read [[Croatia and the Hague Convention]].
  
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=Contact Information=
  
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==Marriage==
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'''U.S. Embassy in the Republic of [[Croatia]]'''
  
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Ulica Thomasa Jeffersona 2
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10010 Zagreb
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[[Croatia]]
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Tel: +385-1-661-2200
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Fax: +385-1-665-8933
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Email: ZagrebACS@state.gov
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Internet: [zagreb.usembassy.gov U.S. Embassy in Republic of [[Croatia]]]
  
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'''[[Croatia|CROATIA]]'S [[Adoption|ADOPTION]] AUTHORITY:'''
  
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The Ministry of Social Policy and Youth
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Savska cesta 66,
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10000 Zagreb
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[[Croatia]]
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Tel: +385 1 555 7111
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Internet: [http://mspm.hr/ Ministry of Social Policy and Youth]
  
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'''Embassy of the Republic of [[Croatia]]'''
  
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2343 [[Massachusetts]] Ave., NW
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[[Washington]] DC 20008-2803
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Tel: 202-588-5899
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Fax: 202-588-8937, 588-8936
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Email: washington@mvep.hr
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Internet: [us.mvp.hr Embassy of the Republic of [[Croatia]]]
  
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=How to Adopt=
 
  
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The Republic of [[Croatia]] also has consulates in: [[New York]], Los Angeles, Chicago, Seattle, [[Kansas]] City, New Orleans, Pittsburgh, Houston.
  
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==Adoption Authority==
 
  
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'''Office of Children’s Issues'''
  
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==The Process==
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U.S. Department of State
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2201 C Street, N.W. (SA-29)
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[[Washington]], D.C. 20520
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Tel: 1-888-407-4747
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Email: AskCI@state.gov
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Internet: [[[adoption]].state.gov U.S. Department of State]
  
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'''U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)'''
  
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For questions about immigration procedures:
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National Customer Service Center (NCSC)
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Tel: 1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833)
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Internet: [uscis.gov USCIS]
  
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'''For questions about filing a Form [[I-600A]] or [[I-600]] petition:'''
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National Benefits Center
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Tel: 1-877-424-8374 (toll free); 1-816-251-2770 (local)
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Email: NBC.Adoptions@DHS.gov
  
 
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'''Intercountry Adoption, Bureau of Consular Affairs.  U.S. Department of State Country Information'''
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'''Intercountry [[Adoption]], Bureau of Consular Affairs.  U.S. Department of State Country Information''' [[adoption]].state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.php?country-select=[[croatia]]
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[[Category: International Adoption]]

Latest revision as of 07:12, 7 July 2021

The official flag.
Source: cia.gov.

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

Map.
Source: cia.gov.

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Source: Wikipedia.org.


Notice: As of July 14, 2014, all individuals and agencies facilitating international adoptions must be in compliance with the Intercountry Universal Accreditation Act.

The information contained on this website is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly and therefore, some information may be out of date, and/or contain inaccuracies, omissions or typographical errors.


About Croatia

The lands that today comprise Croatia were part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire until the close of World War I. In 1918, the Croats, Serbs, and Slovenes formed a kingdom known after 1929 as Yugoslavia. Following World War II, Yugoslavia became a federal independent communist state under the strong hand of Marshal TITO. To learn more please read About Croatia.


Croatia Adoption Alert

There have been multiple adoption alerts for Croatia over the years. To learn more please read the Croatia Adoption Alert page.


Hague Convention Information

Croatia is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (the Hague Adoption Convention). Intercountry adoptions of children from non-Hague countries are processed in accordance with [https://www.uscis.gov/laws-and-policy/regulations 8 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 204.3] as it relates to orphans as defined under the Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1)(F). To learn more, please read Croatia and the Hague Convention.

Contact Information

U.S. Embassy in the Republic of Croatia

Ulica Thomasa Jeffersona 2 10010 Zagreb Croatia Tel: +385-1-661-2200 Fax: +385-1-665-8933 Email: ZagrebACS@state.gov Internet: [zagreb.usembassy.gov U.S. Embassy in Republic of Croatia]


CROATIA'S ADOPTION AUTHORITY:

The Ministry of Social Policy and Youth Savska cesta 66, 10000 Zagreb Croatia Tel: +385 1 555 7111 Internet: Ministry of Social Policy and Youth


Embassy of the Republic of Croatia

2343 Massachusetts Ave., NW Washington DC 20008-2803 Tel: 202-588-5899 Fax: 202-588-8937, 588-8936 Email: washington@mvep.hr Internet: [us.mvp.hr Embassy of the Republic of Croatia]


The Republic of Croatia also has consulates in: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Seattle, Kansas City, New Orleans, Pittsburgh, Houston.


Office of Children’s Issues

U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street, N.W. (SA-29) Washington, D.C. 20520 Tel: 1-888-407-4747 Email: AskCI@state.gov Internet: [[[adoption]].state.gov U.S. Department of State]


U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

For questions about immigration procedures: National Customer Service Center (NCSC) Tel: 1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833) Internet: [uscis.gov USCIS]


For questions about filing a Form I-600A or I-600 petition:

National Benefits Center Tel: 1-877-424-8374 (toll free); 1-816-251-2770 (local) Email: NBC.Adoptions@DHS.gov

SOURCE

Intercountry Adoption, Bureau of Consular Affairs. U.S. Department of State Country Information adoption.state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.php?country-select=croatia